Dee Zager, left, of Wisconsin Rapids, gives a donation Thursday to Dennis Baker, a second-year Salvation Army bell ringer, as he mans a kettle at the Baker Street IGA in Wisconsin Rapids.

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Daily Tribune Staff

Several local organizations are sponsoring gift and food drives to help families during the holiday season. Want to get involved? Here are some details:

Daily Tribune Media is sponsoring the annual Christmas Cheer Club and will collect new gifts, food and household items for families through noon Dec. 13 at the office, 220 First Ave. S., Wisconsin Rapids.

Gifts also can be dropped off at the Wood County Courthouse auditorium Dec. 14. The donations will be distributed through the Wood County Human Services Department. Food donations will go to the South Wood Emergency Pantry Shelf. ...